The varied peoples of Middle-earth at times found unity in their pursuits, and all too often experienced deep rifts. Engage in lively conversations as we banter about the differences between the Alliances, and recruit for our People as well. Remember, keep it friendly.

Yes, indeed they do. Usually in past years I've been making it there in October since my summer job ties up those weekends.

But there is always fun and pirates to be had. Last year the drunk "Captain Avery" was laying in the middle of one of the walk ways, so I sat down...and laid down too. And then the other girls with me joined as well. So we had a little chat there on the ground in the middle of a busy street in the Shire. It always amusing to interact with the actors. Especially if you're a bit crazy yourself.

Anyone hear of the Kennywood lawsuit? It's not just Kennywood but Idlewild and Sandcastle...if you purchased tickets with a credit card in the last five years and your card's expiration date was on the receipt, you can get free tickets. I would guess, though I don't know, that if you just have your card statement showing you purchased tickets in the last five years you would qualify.

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Cats were once worshiped in Egypt. They have never forgotten this.

"They ask me what I'd like written about me when I'm gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." -- Joe Paterno

Anyone around? Hmmm, hmmm? I am presently, and have been for about half a year, living in the Philly 'burbs. So should anyone be around and looking for an adventure or outing, I am almost always up for adventures.

The State College Arts Festival is coming up shortly, as is the People's Choice Festival...I've only been to the first and that was many years ago. Never managed to make it back.

Next month is the 100-Mile Yard Sale in the Quehanna Wilds area. Yes, it is over 100 miles worth! We also have a couple local festivals and the Clearfield County Fair coming up. Bloomsburg Fair is coming at the end of the summer too.

<------ The TVM is going on vacation!

Cats were once worshiped in Egypt. They have never forgotten this.

"They ask me what I'd like written about me when I'm gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." -- Joe Paterno

My parents operated a snow cone stand at the Clearfield County Fair until I was 18. They bought into it with my aunt and then bought her out when I was a teen. I do miss being part of that sometimes, but a lot of the big vendors pushed the little ones out.

<------ The TVM is going on vacation!

Cats were once worshiped in Egypt. They have never forgotten this.

"They ask me what I'd like written about me when I'm gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." -- Joe Paterno

Weird, but I'll take it! For the first time in many years the fair was actually comfortable.

I've seen some trees starting to turn. And the "back to school" crickets (my term, of course) are screaming their little heads off at night. I've been graduated for almost 20 years now and I still get that funny feeling in my stomach when I hear those things.

<------ The TVM is going on vacation!

Cats were once worshiped in Egypt. They have never forgotten this.

"They ask me what I'd like written about me when I'm gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." -- Joe Paterno

Okay, enough of the weather...what do y'all have planned for the summer? Rob and I are thinking of either a trip to the Ren Faire or Celtic fest (or Yankee Peddler in Ohio). And we have our fair share of festivals, fairs, etc. at home, of course. We set our watches by them!

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Cats were once worshiped in Egypt. They have never forgotten this.

"They ask me what I'd like written about me when I'm gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." -- Joe Paterno

Well if you're talking Faires and Festivals, I'm at Celtic Fling every year, and at the RenFaire at least five or six weekends, usually including opening and closing. Beer Fest is also coming up next month, I might be there too, with my Clan, the Clan MacHuge.